Lindsay's Stream of Consciousness

January 5, 2016
Let’s Celebrate!
Mary Southerland

Today’s Truth

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over (Psalm 23:5, NKJV).

We can be still in His presence. Even though evil surrounds us, He prepares us for joy and happiness.

Psychologists also talk about anticipation being near or as good as the actual event. (preparing for a party/vacation and actually participating)

They figured that out long after, as Ms. Southerland points out, the Hebrews who had victory parties before the battle.

Ms. Southerland: It's faith, rather than arrogance. Celebrating God as we are created and allowing Him to fight and win. Faith freeing us to stand.

Let’s Pray

Father, I come to You today, praising You for Your presence in my life. Right now, I celebrate the victory You have already won in every battle I am facing. I choose against my human fear and tendency to demand proof of Your presence in my life and Your power at work. I am stepping out in faith and praising You [for it all!].
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

Now It’s Your Turn

What battle are you facing in your life today? Set aside time to spend with God, praising Him for the victory He promises. Share that promised victory with at least one girlfriend today. Don’t wait until you feel like it. Step out in faith and praise Him!

Read Psalm 100:4-5 (NLT) and make it your prayer today. “Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation.”

the battle of the everyday: housing, transportation, getting along at work and setting a good example

promise of song